If you’re not yet registered for next month’s general election, then you’re almost out of time.
The last day to register for the election is Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. If you’re mailing your application, it must be postmarked by Oct. 10.
Registering to vote is very simple. Missourians can register to vote:
- By filling out the Missouri Voter Registration Application
- At the office of the local election authority –Local Election Authority Contact Information
- At any Department of Motor Vehicles office, or state agency providing a service to the public (WIC, Social Services, etc.)
Citizens are still allowed to register for absentee ballot up to the Wednesday before the election before 5 p.m. Citizens can request an absentee ballot by submitting the form found on the St. Louis County website.
In order to obtain an absentee ballot, you must meet one of the following:
- Voters who will be absent from St. Louis County on election day
- Incapacity or confinement due to sickness or disability, including caring for a person who is incapacited or confined due to sickness or disability (The affidavit envelope does not have to be notarized for anyone requesting an absentee ballot because of sickness or disability).
- Religious belief or practice
- Employment by the Election Board
- Imprisonment, provided all other qualifications for voting are retained
The general election will be held Nov. 6.
